Database: Claims paid by DOT for snow plow damage

Between 2009-10 and 2013-14, the Iowa Department of Transportation paid $1.2 million in damage claims made by people who said snow plows hit their vehicles, mailboxes or buildings or did other types of damage. The claims also include settlements with people who were injured in accidents with snow plows. The data includes the dates, times and counties where the accidents occurred; names of people claims were settled with; and names of snow plow drivers. The DOT provided the information.